how to break a stall?

[MK1986 78]

I am 8 weeks out and have been stalled for 2 weeks....help!

[angelbabys 6]

I am 8 weeks out and have been stalled for 2 weeks....help!

I am 5 weeks out with two week stall, very frustrating

[kari61 128]

Hang in there, I stalled at 2 weeks post op for about 2 weeks, but I still lost inches, so take measurements..I finally broke my stall and have lost 5 pounds in the last week..It will happen, I didn't do anything different just kept doing what I was doing...good luck

[lizv123 389]

There are tons of theories on this subject all around this site. First, don't stress, we all stall.

First step, avoid the scale for awhile.

Second, a lot of people will increase their calorie intake for a few days then return to the previous diet.

Your body has set weight points where its comfortable at, once it hits a number and doesn't move your body gets stubborn and wants to stay there. What I do, personally, is switch to 2 shakes, 2 small healthy Snacks, and a very light meal once a day. I do this for a week. And if my fibro allows me, I'll do a little more cardio that week. Not much, maybe 5-10 more minutes to up my metabolism. And avoid that demon scale! I find the best results when I avoid the scale for a week or two then weigh and go for there. Just try and avoid upping your carbs, then you get cravings and have to go through the lovely carb withdrawal again

Don't fret, you're not alone. It'll work itself out just be patient.

[NancyDec20 212]

Im glad for all the posts about stalls.. I have yet to stall and im at 4mo and down 90lbs.. and I know its going to happen..and I know even with all the posts Im gonna freak a lil.. but ty all for posting on ways to maybe jump start the loss again.. I know im going to need all the advice I can get.. so thank you all for the suggestions.

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

There are tons of theories on this subject all around this site. First, don't stress, we all stall.

First step, avoid the scale for awhile.

Second, a lot of people will increase their calorie intake for a few days then return to the previous diet.

Your body has set weight points where its comfortable at, once it hits a number and doesn't move your body gets stubborn and wants to stay there. What I do, personally, is switch to 2 shakes, 2 small healthy Snacks, and a very light meal once a day. I do this for a week. And if my fibro allows me, I'll do a little more cardio that week. Not much, maybe 5-10 more minutes to up my metabolism. And avoid that demon scale! I find the best results when I avoid the scale for a week or two then weigh and go for there. Just try and avoid upping your carbs, then you get cravings and have to go through the lovely carb withdrawal again

Don't fret, you're not alone. It'll work itself out just be patient.

GREAT advice here! The only thing I would add is to say try changing whatever you're doing for exercise. If you're a treadmill person, try the elliptical or the stairclimber if you can handle it until your stall breaks.